Paul Schultz

• Governed Content Distribution Network account for 100+ Harley-Davidson and partner websites; implemented successful caching strategies; enhanced website page delivery performance and stability and, on average, origin offload by over 90%

• Directed introduction and tuning of Kona Site Defender on 10 high-value strategic digital properties; improved security and reliability for users and reduced company infrastructure requirements; added over 20 additional websites since initial implementation

• Managed supplier relationships (Akamai, DNS, and Certificate Authority providers), projected and monitored usage volumes and expenditures for contract negotiations; endorsed purchases of additional features such as Edge Cloudlets and Image Manager; delivered enhanced functionality and reduced website infrastructure demands and costs

• Established collaborative relationships spanning multiple sites and diverse business areas (Marketing, Legal, Training, Finance, and others); delivered consensus on technical objectives and requirements; improved effectiveness and exceeded project date and budget delivery targets

• Coordinated and developed design teams; collected discipline specific input; planned, prioritized, and delegated tasks in alignment with project management; consistently exceeded project deadlines within ± 5% of estimations

• Developed and introduced architectural strategies for web-based solutions aligned with current technology processes; delivered resilient and sustainable assets and services

• Delivered high impact technical solutions (geospatial dealer locator, test ride request collection, and more) for projects across varied business groups; enabled growth, strategic alignment, and cost savings through aligned use of universal functionality

• Mentored on-shore and extended team members; ensured compliance with both industry and corporate development and quality standards

• Led efforts to introduce agile development methodologies; maximized team effectiveness and collaboration while producing deliverables on-time with increased customer satisfaction

• Contributed to the implementation and use of automated user interface testing tools; reduced test cycle times and improved reliability of products

• Produced development standards and formed formalized code review processes; accelerated knowledge sharing and improved software quality

• Learned and shared knowledge of new technologies to support technically challenging projects and assume various responsibilities.
• Performed unit and comprehensive testing to drive functional and technical deliverables.
• Analyzed and developed technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Managed software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams and other design techniques.
• Met with internal and external customers to develop relationships and foster co-innovation opportunities.
• Enhanced software performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.
• Developed comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer among team members and support ongoing maintenance efforts.

• Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
• Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
• Established efficient communication channels within the team, leading to better collaboration among members during project development phases.
• Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
• Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing code quality across all projects handled by the team.
• Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
• Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
• Enhanced user experience with intuitive interface design and responsive web applications.
• Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
• Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.

• Produced detailed technical documentation outlining software designs, functions, and deployment processes for reference purposes.
• Supported ongoing maintenance efforts for existing products, promptly addressing reported issues and deploying necessary fixes or enhancements.
• Reduced development timeframes through effective use of agile methodologies, enabling faster product releases for clients.
• Championed adherence to industry best practices within the development team, resulting in consistently high-quality deliverables across all projects undertaken.

• Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
• Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
• Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
• Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.